The Week in Photos for 1/10/2017
San Gabriel, Santa Ynez, Sham, Las Cienegas, Dania Beach, Violet Handicap, Bauhinia Sprint Handicap, Old Hat, Mucho Macho Man, Ginger Brew.
Awesome Again S.
Race 10 at Santa Anita Park on
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Stevens to Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens will undergo hip replacement surgery next week, the legendary rider announced Dec. 13, and is unsure when or if he will return to the saddle for yet another comeback.
Jeranimo to Stand at Harris Farms in 2017
Two-time grade I winner Jeranimo will stand the 2017 breeding season at John Harris's Harris Farms near Coalinga, Calif.
Violence Filly Had Top F-T October Return
A filly from the first crop of Hill ‘n’ Dale stallion Violence bought in July for $25,000 returned a quick substantial profit for her owner when sold for $190,000 at the Fasig-Tipton October yearling sale.
Saratoga Sale Showcases Foals of 2016
For those who’ve been waiting to see what the first foals sired by recent racing stars Mucho Macho Man, Verrazano, Handsome Mike, and Goldencents look like, they’ll get their first chance Oct. 17 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale.
'Chrome' Doing 'Great' After Awesome Again
Trainer Art Sherman reported Oct. 2 that California Chrome came out of his dominant victory in the Oct. 1 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) in good order.
'Chrome' Cruises to Awesome Again Win
California Chrome’s winning margin in the $300,000 Awesome Again (gr. I) was 2 1/4 lengths over Dortmund, but anyone who watched knows better.
California Chrome Draws Rail in Awesome Again
Art Sherman was a swirling mixture of exasperation and confidence when he learned of California Chrome's draw for the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Racing's Stars Set for Santa Anita Saturday
Two of racing's biggest stars—California Chrome and Beholder—will make their final starts before the Breeders' Cup on the Oct. 1 Santa Anita Park card as they take advantage of the opportunity to prep at the site of this year's World Championships.
California Chrome Arrives at Santa Anita
California Chrome, North America's all-time leading money earner, arrived by van at Santa Anita Park Sept. 25 to begin final preparations for the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1.
'Chrome' Logs Final Work for Awesome Again
With the slightest morning chill Southern California would allow in late September, Los Alamitos Race Course's resident star logged his final timed workout for the upcoming Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I).
Paynter Colt Sells for $520,000 at Keeneland
A colt from the first crop of grade I winner Paynter sold for $520,000 at the Keeneland September yearling sale Sept. 16, becoming the fourth session's highest-priced horse a bit more than a quarter of the way into the session.
California Chrome Works Easy at Los Alamitos
On his day, at his home track, and a bit out of his normal workout routine, California Chrome still gave trainer Art Sherman just what he wanted Sept. 10 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
'Chrome,' Beholder Weighing Options after PC
Barn CC on the Del Mar backside had a party-like atmosphere Sunday morning—with a large group of connections and fans huddled around the 2014 Horse of the Year's stall—following what Sherman called the best performance of his career.
'Chrome,' Dortmund Face Off in San Diego 'Cap
Back in his namesake state for more than three months now, California Chrome is set to resume his 2016 campaign July 23 in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar, where he'll take on fellow multiple grade I winner Dortmund.
$1M Bonus Announced for Top CA Races
Del Mar and The Stronach Group this year will offer a $1 million bonus to a horse that sweeps three grade I races: the TVG Pacific Classic, Xpressbet.com Awesome Again Stakes, and Breeders' Cup Classic.
Mare In Foal to Scat Daddy Brings $210,000
Maggie d'Oro, a 6-year-old mare in foal to the late stallion Scat Daddy, was purchased by Green Lantern Stables for $210,000 during the early portion of the Fasig-Tipton winter mixed sale's first session Feb. 8.
First Foal Reported for Mucho Macho Man
The first reported foal by 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man arrived Jan. 24 at Sequel Stallions in New York.
2015 Vox Populi Award to American Pharoah
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has been selected to receive the 2015 Secretariat Vox Populi, or "Voice of the People," Award.
ITBOA Online Stallion Season Auction Underway
The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is conducting an online auction of seasons to more than 180 stallions from 16 states.
Keeneland: 11 Six-Figure Lots on Day 8
The Keeneland November sale's eighth day Nov. 9 ended lower despite selling 11 six-figure horses, but the 12-day auction still remained ahead of 2014's numbers overall.
Keeneland Day 6: Bernardini Half Sister Stars
Led by a $370,000 broodmare who's a half sister to champion and sire Bernardini, Keeneland's November breeding stock sale showed losses on day 6, but the sale continues to outpace 2014's returns.
Dortmund Takes Big Bear in Santa Anita Return
Dortmund, fourth in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) in his last start in May, returned to racing Oct. 24 to capture the Big Bear stakes and improve his record at Santa Anita Park to 5-for-5.
For Trainer Garcia, No Rushing Success
In spending nearly his entire life around horses, trainer Victor Garcia has learned the importance of patience -- and that quality proved important when Smooth Roller arrived in his stable.
Dortmund Makes Return in Big Bear
Kaleem Shah's two-time grade I winner Dortmund is scheduled to make his first start since his Triple Crown bid in the $70,000 Big Bear Stakes Oct. 24 at Santa Anita Park.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Chief Havoc | Peter Miller |
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| Golden Ticket | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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| Jeranimo | Michael Pender |
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| Liaison | Bob Baffert |
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| Mucho Macho Man | Katherine Ritvo |
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| Paynter | Bob Baffert |
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| Soi Phet | Leonard Powell |
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| Summer Hit | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Take Control | Bob Baffert |
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| You Know I Know | John W. Sadler |
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More Race Results
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| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona S. (G3) | SA | 5/27 |
| Gamely S. (G1T) | SA | 5/27 |
| Monrovia S. (G2) | SA | 5/27 |
| Gold Cup at Santa Anita S. (G1) | SA | 5/27 |
| Charles Whittingham S. (G2T) | SA | 5/28 |
